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Lostn51 07-28-2011 10:22 AM


Originally Posted by QuilterGary
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/tls/2516812553.html

Interesting machine. Anyone interested?

Calling!

Billy

vintagemotif 07-28-2011 10:23 AM


Originally Posted by QuilterGary
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/tls/2516812553.html

Interesting machine. Anyone interested?

LOL My coffee just splattered my computer screen. Thanks for the laugh. That's the machine my daughter wants, but I DON'T.

QuilterGary 07-28-2011 10:24 AM

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/atq/2516516260.html

There sure seems to be alot of beautiful machines in the Chicage area. I do not have room for another and it is a little far to drive but they sure are nice.

piepatch 07-28-2011 10:27 AM

Also, if I have to buy a feed dog cover or something, are there boardmembers out there I could contact about the part before resorting to other websites?

Yes they make a darning plate that goes over the feed dogs and then you can FMQ all you want! :D


Billy[/quote]

Do you know if there is a darning plate made for the Singer 401 ?

vintagemotif 07-28-2011 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by QuilterGary
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/atq/2516516260.html

There sure seems to be alot of beautiful machines in the Chicage area. I do not have room for another and it is a little far to drive but they sure are nice.

Now that's a pretty machine!!! I would go after that one if I lived close enough.

QuiltnCowgirl 07-28-2011 10:29 AM


Originally Posted by QuilterGary
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/atq/2516516260.html

There sure seems to be alot of beautiful machines in the Chicage area. I do not have room for another and it is a little far to drive but they sure are nice.

Really? Only $75? Wow - we are paying double that for the 1891 Singer treadle we found. The cost of living in California I guess.

jtapp9 07-28-2011 10:37 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

Originally Posted by QuilterGary
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/atq/2516516260.html

There sure seems to be alot of beautiful machines in the Chicage area. I do not have room for another and it is a little far to drive but they sure are nice.

Really? Only $75? Wow - we are paying double that for the 1891 Singer treadle we found. The cost of living in California I guess.

They are mostly pretty expensive around here too.....or so beat up I'm not comfortable taking them on.

mpeters1200 07-28-2011 10:51 AM


Originally Posted by Lostn51

Originally Posted by mpeters1200
My VSMG pretty much insists I can drop my feed dogs on my old 66. I don't like the idea of unscrewing them out of place and just taking them out when I want to FMQ.

For those familiar with the Singer 66, is there a feed dog cover or something similar to buy to attempt FMQ on the machine? Since I bought her, I've had glowing reviews about FMQ on the 15's, but I don't have a 15, I have a 66. Since the 66 will be my only vintage machine for a while, I might as well learn how to FMQ on her since it was the reason I purchased her.

Also, if I have to buy a feed dog cover or something, are there boardmembers out there I could contact about the part before resorting to other websites?

Thank you,

Melissa

Yes they make a darning plate that goes over the feed dogs and then you can FMQ all you want! :D


Billy

I don't suppose that Billy has some darning plates for sale?

melinda1962 07-28-2011 11:24 AM


Originally Posted by Kathie S.

Originally Posted by melinda1962
I found an ad in our local paper for two sewing machine cabinets for $20 each. I called and the lady told me that they both had machines, but were older so she was just selling the cabinets and just including the machines. One is a 328 and the other is a 306. Both have the cams and one has the book and other accessories. I have no need for either, but I have a feeling I will call her back tomorrow. One has a Queen Anne cabinet and the other is a desk type one with a basket weave pattern on the front. What do yall think?

At $20 go for it. Kathie

Thank you Kathie S. and vintagemotif for your answers. I am hoping that the cams and such from the 306 will work on my 319. I already have the needles because of having the 319, so I think it is a go for both situation. My husband is an enabler of the worst sort. His logic is that you already have 30 something machines, why not get these too.

deplaylady 07-28-2011 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by piepatch
Also, if I have to buy a feed dog cover or something, are there boardmembers out there I could contact about the part before resorting to other websites?

Yes they make a darning plate that goes over the feed dogs and then you can FMQ all you want! :D


Billy

Do you know if there is a darning plate made for the Singer 401 ?[/quote]

I have one that goes under the monogramer the covers the feed dogs for a slant shank machine - feed cover 161825. That seems to work pretty good. I also have a regular darning plate that I haven't tried yet. I see the darning plate is cheaper and easier to find. I need to find that post that gives the tips on FMQ with a 401! Help needed please! ;)

feed cover Feed Cover Plate #161825
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